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Day of Older Persons
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Russia marks the International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on October 1. Regional outlets are publishing the history and traditions of the occasion along with greetings for older relatives, while institutions such as Tomsk Polytechnic University are holding celebratory concerts honoring the older generation.
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Russia's Public Chamber has proposed paying pensioners a one-time sum of 10,000 rubles ahead of the Day of Older Persons, observed on October 1. The initiative, reported by Russian media, is being discussed as a possible support measure for older citizens amid rising living costs. It remains unclear whether the government or the finance ministry will back the proposal or allocate funding for the payment.
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Russian pensioners are in the news as October brings a round of payment increases for several categories, with additional top-ups announced for regions such as Novosibirsk Oblast. The Public Chamber has proposed a one-off payment of 10,000 rubles per pensioner to mark the Day of Older Persons. Media outlets are also warning that some pensioners may be missing out on thousands of rubles in little-publicised benefits paid through the Social Fund of Russia.
- 4UN experts issue joint statement for Older Persons Day 2026▼Joint Statement by UN human rights experts on the International Day of Older Persons 2026
United Nations human rights experts have released a joint statement to mark the International Day of Older Persons 2026. The statement, published through the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, is expected to highlight the rights and protections of older people worldwide. UN expert groups traditionally use the annual observance to call on governments to strengthen safeguards for ageing populations.
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Searches are rising around the International Day of Older Persons, observed on 1 October. In Tatarstan, local media are using the date to publish lists of 2026 benefits and payments available to pensioners, including allowances residents say are not widely advertised by social protection offices. Similar coverage of pensioner support and holiday events is appearing across Russian regions.
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The International Day of Older Persons is being observed on 1 October, drawing attention across Russia. In the Kaliningrad region, local authorities have prepared free excursions, concerts and health check-ups for older residents as part of the celebrations. Similar events are being held in other regions, with communities honouring elderly people and highlighting support and care for them.
- 7WHO webinar to mark UN International Day of Older Persons 2026●WHO webinar on the UN International Day of Older Persons 2026: The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives
The World Health Organization is hosting a webinar for the UN International Day of Older Persons 2026, under the theme 'The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives'. The event focuses on how health, social and economic systems must adapt as populations worldwide live longer, and brings together discussion on policies for ageing societies.
- 8African Commission marks International Day of Older Persons▼STATEMENT OF THE WORKING GROUP ON THE RIGHTS OF OLDER PERSONS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ON THE 36TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS –1ST OCTOBER 2026
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, through its Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons and People with Disabilities, has issued a statement marking the 36th International Day of Older Persons, observed on 1 October. The statement highlights the rights and protection of older persons across Africa, though its full contents were not detailed in the announcement.
- 9African Commission issues statement for International Day of Older Persons●STATEMENT OF THE EXPERT WORKING GROUP ON THE RIGHTS OF OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ON THE 36TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS –1ST OCTOBER 2026
The Expert Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities, operating under the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, has issued a statement marking the 36th International Day of Older Persons, observed on 1 October 2026. The statement highlights the rights and protection of older people across Africa.